Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"When a great danger threatens our basic security it is my duty to advise the Congress of the way to preserve it."

"I think it is about the size of it."

"He is ready to lead if we are ready to follow."

"no such banking institution or branch shall pay out, export, earmark, or permit the withdrawal or transfer in any manner or by any device whatsoever, of any gold or silver coin or bullion or currency"